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Michael Carnell's avatar

Beauty, grief, eroticism, horror, love, terror ... all so intrinsically intertwined. This is a beautiful piece with beautiful, powerful photos. Thank you.

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Adrian's avatar

Profound and enlightening writing

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faye boam's avatar

Thank you for reading Adrian ♡

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Mae's avatar

I’m super interested in the challenge, where do I sign up?

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faye boam's avatar

yayyy!! It's going to so much fun. The challenge will be delivered a series of posts on my Substack, so as long as you're subscribed they'll start landing in your inbox on Feb 8th!

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Mae's avatar

Excellent! I’m really looking forward to it! I’m a really new subscriber & just wanted to share thanks for your you content!

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faye boam's avatar

I really appreciate it :) Grateful to have you along for the ride!

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Weston Parker's avatar

Faye is bringing the heat.

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faye boam's avatar

when the heat brings itself to me, it's my honor to ignite

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Carla's avatar

Where did you find your definition of erotic? Did it come to you? did you create it?

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faye boam's avatar

I revealed it to myself through exploring my connection to the erotic and noticing what it really was. What really made me feel alive, present, buzzing with energy.

There were many teachers and books along the way (happy to recommend if you’re interested) that helped me understand this, but ultimately I believe we all have to come to our own understanding of the erotic. Because what makes us feel connected to that thread of aliveness is different for everyone

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Artemisia de Vine's avatar

Beautiful telling of the erotic. It’s only art, music and poetry that can convey the heart of the erotic and its profound magic.

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faye boam's avatar

Thank you, beauty 🌹 yes, agreed. The miracle that can only be conveyed through the artist’s field of perception

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Rebecca's avatar

"I wonder if the act of holding grief is the same as holding a belief that in letting it out, you will lose something." - You captured a feeling I haven't been able to describe for a while. Thank you.

I'm slowly letting my grief out and it is transformative.

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Jess Klein's avatar

Incredible- thank you ☺️

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faye boam's avatar

Jess!! ♥️♥️♥️ thank you beauty

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Jess Klein's avatar

😊❤️

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Megan Lee's avatar

Your gift for capturing self-portraits is stunnnnnning!!!✨ Soaking in all of the beauty of your words. 💕

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faye boam's avatar

Thank youuuuuuuuu!!! Probably my all time favorite art/practice.

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Sara Mozelle's avatar

I am being summoned to grieve. I’m intentionally holding ceremonies this weekend. Thank you for this.

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faye boam's avatar

May you feel, heal and release all you need to. Sending love your way Sara

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Sara Mozelle's avatar

💜 I appreciate the support

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desmond huxley's avatar

❤️‍🔥🫦❤️‍🔥

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faye boam's avatar

🫦 most underrated emoji ever

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